Best Racism Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

3eyedraven's 21 top-rated racism movies and TV series of the 1980s — ordered by how strongly audiences rate them and how many actually voted, so the ranking reflects real consensus. Full details on each.

Full Metal Jacket 1987 ★ 8.1

Do the Right Thing 1989 ★ 7.8

Mississippi Burning 1988 ★ 7.7

Glory 1989 ★ 7.5

Bride of the Orient 1989 ★ 9.5

Matewan 1987 ★ 7.4

In the Heat of the Night 1988 ★ 7.6

Places in the Heart 1984 ★ 7.2

Shaka Zulu 1986 ★ 7.2

Enemy Mine 1985 ★ 7.0

Coup de Torchon 1981 ★ 7.0

Ragtime 1981 ★ 7.0

A Different World 1987 ★ 7.1

Hairspray 1988 ★ 6.8

Porky's 1981 ★ 6.4

The Jericho Mile 1980 ★ 6.0

China Girl 1987 ★ 6.0

Betrayed 1988 ★ 6.1

Street Smart 1987 ★ 6.0

Nice Dreams 1981 ★ 5.9

Off Limits 1988 ★ 5.6